7 Senior Accountant Interview Frequently Asked Questions

[@TheFinancialController]

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[@moazzamjadoon4436]

In question number 4 I would have, as a candidate, asked if the equipment was bought on cash or credit. In practice, most equipment is initially bought on credit, especially if it's some expensive equipment.

[@JoeJames1122]

On the first question, I would have answered 1 ledger, 3 accounts. I refer to the general ledger as where all the accounts are listed. I don't refer to the general ledgers. The basic statement that each bank account has 1, either ledger or account, is the point.

[@yanwang5788]

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[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Yan

[@anvershahas8161]

for the first question, with reference to the modern ERP framework, my answer would be 1 ledger and 3 subledgers.

[@basavarajkabadad7903]

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[@TheFinancialController]

Thank you 🙏

[@simonmutuli4920]

This is an Eye opener.I will walk confidently into that interview tomorrow with my head high.Thankyou so much

[@nikfarrah9485]

Did you get the job?

[@simonmutuli4920]

@@nikfarrah9485 I'm waiting for the process to end.I was informed yesterday but I am sure I gave it my best shot

[@HappyYevu-oz2wv]

Hope you landed the job? May grace locate you!

[@AngelRse23]

WOW, these questions are already for senior position but those question are used in my interview for bookeeper position.

[@zemuogele83]

I am surprised as well, I too had these questions for my very first bookkeeping job lol

[@paulacesana8439]

I like how you give examples for the answers to the questions. So helpful! Thank you so much!

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Paula

[@Anne-ww5qn]

English is not my first language. It is so hard for me to put this knowledge in words for me. Thank you for this video you made, that you have demonstrated to me how I can explain my understanding and knowledge I have during the interview 😊

[@MarivelRoot]

Great questions and answers to remember during the interview.

[@user-rn7qp6cr7u]

Q6) Also could be the answer that it should be irrelevant income so we are not allowed to show it as the central part of company activity so we can journal it in temporary ACC. Sometimes it is recognised as an advance paid by the customer.

[@gheffreyirinco827]

I think the same. You cannot really accrued an income if the seevice or goods has not been occur in that period. So I suggest you record it as deposits held or BS. This will remain liability to the company until the service or goods has been served.

[@prodoogle]

Your video has given me a guideline. I have asked more difficult questions when I recruit my assistant. He scored 35% which was highest. Starting from simple accounting equation to interpret cash flow to top management.

[@mi-re-la]

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[@Theasterstar]

If you went for accounting interview, check the company background first whether it is a service company or manufacturing company. And job description. Write down the possible accounting technique questions and prepare for that. Best of luck .

[@TheFinancialController]

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[@mahmoudalshami1557]

Smart idea

[@RachidRachid-df6hw]

Very helpful information presented on a simple way , thanks Hana

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks 🙏

[@Shahid-952]

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[@TheFinancialController]

It's my pleasure

[@Audiovisual00]

Hi Bill-This was a question asked to me by my interviewer.Just Sharing and I would like to know the correct answer.Thanks.Prepare complete Journal Entry-Scenario is-My Company's Rent for year 2020 is $120,000/-.I received the invoice from Real Estate on 5th Jan 2020.But I will be paying the entire $120k only on 10 of April-2020.Pass the complete journal entries.

[@Ayshaajmal]

5.01.2020 Rent payable account Dr To real estate owner 120000 10.04.2020 real estate owner Dr To bank 120000/-. Jan-march month end entry Rent a/c Dr 10000 To rent payable 10000 April 5 2020 prepaid rent A/c Dr To rent payable 90000 From April onwards month end entry until December 2020. Rent a/c Dr To Prepaid Rent 10000. Note: Rent payable under current liability prepaid rent under current assets.

[@cocoshuimu]

WOW Thank you so much for this guideline. I recently went through a similar question on my previous involvement in resign process for improvement and it was conducted by a machine-based video with limited time for response. I was obviously not ready for that :(

[@NeonRebeloffical]

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[@NeonRebeloffical]

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[@NeonRebeloffical]

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[@anioti8188]

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[@kirstinfields4536]

I watched the videos and after some interviews, I got a good job offer. They helped in combination with working with the right recruiter and working toward my certification.

[@TheFinancialController]

Wow great to hear Kirstin!

[@jennifersimon2934]

Love your videos. They’re super helpful and everything you say makes sense.

[@TheFinancialController]

So glad!

[@samhuber6826]

I am not even looking for a job but this is so interesting!

[@TheFinancialController]

Never stop shopping around :)

[@joyk2860]

It would be wonderful if you can make a video for Accounting Manager or Assistant controller :) thank you so much kind sir.

[@yousufelsaiedelgouhary838]

Thank you very much.

[@hl6615]

Wow!!! This is so helpful! I loved your examples. Especially for me as a second language it’s harder to understand the situation but you give examples so it makes sense.

[@TheFinancialController]

Great! Thanks for watching

[@joyceliu3508]

I recently went to an interview for Sr. accountant, and was asked about why I left a company after only 5 months as an accountant. I answered honestly, I picked up most of my tasks by myself without training and was doing well, but the management didn't plan to give training on specifics of the industry and the company, and they tried to set up a new set of gl accounts while inactivating those old accounts without training to accountants nor guidelines and this caused delay and confusions and overall messy and stressful situation. But I got the vibe that the new employer didn't like my answer. What else can I say? thank you!

[@suzy5166]

it was a bad answer even it was true. i once resigned from a job because i was overloaded after 4months. the reason i gave was " long commute " or " "family commitment" or anything that not suggesting that you had a bad relationship with the employer.

[@reng7777]

I Always use the rule: Tell to the interviewer what they want to hear ( but always based on your experiance and your best practices) so do not make any comments that mitgh lead to misinterpretations.. just focus on positive things!! good luck!!

[@kattodoggo3868]

That was the worst answer you could give. They expect you to lie here. I left because family problems.

[@alexcolombu1025]

I answered honestly as well to a the exact question but I left after 2 weeks. I replied that Whiskey was way more fun than bullshite. aahahahaha

[@getrudeboakyeagyemang9930]

I'm in a same dilemma right now on same and I don't know whether to leave my current job of 5months

[@ahmedismail717]

I really thanking you for your efforts 💐

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks ahmed

[@Cassoma54]

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[@mohdaz3590]

I know all answers , feeling confident about my concepts

[@adnanwaqarsyed5794]

Your videos are really informative and helpful.

[@mohammadkamran9727]

Dear Bro. Thank you very much for this useful video.

[@yinyinhtay1768]

Thank you so much ,this video was so much helpful. 🙏

[@claudiamendieta4937]

Thank you, thank you thank you 🌸

[@anooopmurali]

Great content and nice presentation 🎉 as usual 🔥

[@TheFinancialController]

Appreciate it Anoop

[@amann6240]

I wish I can work for you. The way you explain so much to learn from you.

[@ThabeloTahula]

loved the last question 👌

[@marvelouss719]

I had an interview with a CPA firm in Houston. This old-timer, graduated in 1974, got his CPA license around the same time, asked me a bunch of weird-assed scenarios that led me to conclude his clients were unethical and they should not be in business if any of the sh*t he asked me was going on. But this is Texas for you. Most small and medium business owners think rules do not apply to them.

[@alejandroj5249]

Good video! in the Q4 I would ask the interviewer whether in the scenario you pay for the equipment at the moment or you have X margin of days to pay it, and then answer the question.

[@camauhel-joe7539]

Sure Or give the answer considering either scenarios.....

[@xsh_5599]

I majored in Finance but I work as an accountant and it’s so hard to keep up with all the accounting rules 😢 I know the basics but every day there’s something new that I don’t understand and need to search it up it’s so frustrating.

[@bobbyknight3589]

So basically it like healthcare shit always get chains 😂😂

[@bluesun2001]

I love how your channel has grown, sir! This is so helpful! I only wished you have replaced that spooky Halloween music to a sexy lofti one 👍👌

[@TheFinancialController]

haha thanks!

[@hirakhan92]

A very informational video, thank you and happy new year!!!!!!!!

[@TheFinancialController]

Happy new year hira

[@ammie8937]

More such videos are helpful 🥰 appreciated!

[@TheFinancialController]

Hi thank you

[@stephenadeya8662]

Very informative. Much blessings 2021.

[@TheFinancialController]

Same to you Stephen

[@cherisesmith9958]

I really enjoy the videos. I need advice on landing a Senior position. I notice many company want Financial Statement experience and I explain that I manage the accounts to the FS. Why am I having a hard time getting the position.

[@TheFinancialController]

I think you need get good at FS analysis, such as actual vs budget, accruals (knowing what to accrue for), roll forward of BS accounts

[@ghanaianqueen7891]

Hmm just had a senior accoubt interview with 3 different people and they were just straight conversations to get to know my personality! They dont ask technical questions

[@karinaf8326]

You are so lucky. I have an interview next week. So I hope the interview is like yours.

[@ghanaianqueen7891]

@@karinaf8326 you will be fine ! When you go in the interview, start off by easing the mood by mentioning how the weather is lol your interviewer will start talking about that first! I actually got the job literally after my third interview with the CFO. The day of

[@PrabinAdhikari-qu9ch]

Thankful to you sir

[@Ruinoz]

Great video ! You mentioned about an API that you created to facilitate the recording of expenses in quickbooks. In the company I work for, we also use expensify and our accounting software is SAP. I am entering all expenses manually currently. What is this API that I could also implement so that I save time for more important stuff ?

[@TheFinancialController]

Hey yeah sure. Contact your Expensify Customer service rep to guide you through it. It’s super helpful to have

[@abdulmujeeb128]

This helped me lot.. Thanks

[@atiqnh]

Wow I really like your explanation, which is very helpful! Thank you very much! I have upcoming interview for Fiscal Analyst II with the city and I am very nervous.

[@TheFinancialController]

Best of luck

[@annieo.9887]

Just great. Thank you again

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Annie!

[@Dhu_alQarnayn]

These are scenario based thought provoking questions that will let the recruiter know not about just the knowledge of candidate but also how they can apply it. Nice. And here we have these stupid ass questions, "your company bought an asset, pass the double entry" OR what is depreciation?

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks brother

[@kattodoggo3868]

I was asked how to post sale invoice and what happens with accounts when we issue sales invoice 😂😭

[@Dhu_alQarnayn]

@@kattodoggo3868😄😄😄 the interviewer was a legend 👌🏽

[@ZeeshanKhan-nk5dq]

Excellent vedio with amzing knowledge

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Zeeshan!

[@sweta442]

Super.. Nice Explain..

[@Sers1907]

Your videos are very useful, thank you. I want to improve myself in the field of IFRS reporting. Is there a resource you can recommend for this? I miss many job opportunities that I want to apply because I have no experience and knowledge.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks sers. Iasplus.com and ifrs.org are my go-to sites

[@ashwinkumaryrmanu9694]

Very nice video sir I learnt how to answer

[@karienamia4273]

Good morning, how can I get hold of the accounting interview guide? Thank you

[@maimisa]

Great Video...

[@CK-ob4sm]

very helpful guidance indeed. thank you sir

[@jayan584]

Fantastic.

[@erikasharron1664]

This video was great! I couldn't download the template.

[@dhwaniskuppitorn3405]

Thankyou Sir, nicely presented and easy to understand

[@DreamFirms]

Another helpful video from your channel!

[@TheFinancialController]

Thank you!

[@NatureAndBee]

Thanks for sharing! My questions always have been"answered" during the interview discussions, so I could not find questions to ask the hiring managers before the end of the conversation. Can I just say:" I have no any questions"? Also is it professional to say:" Thanks for having me!" or " Thanks for inviting me to the interview!"?

[@TheFinancialController]

I will cover this in a video soon

[@paulacesana8439]

Good question. :) I have the same doubt.

[@KapilSharma-pi6qm]

Please make vedio on reason for ap and ar in negative balance and how to fix it. Regards

[@mdqamrealamgulrez3712]

Nice explanation

[@hanzennensworld9761]

Yesterday I attended one interview, they ask 1.A client dealing with heavy equipment company,how you value the fixed asset 2.Our client dealing with building materials ,at the end of the year how it affect in the inventory, can u please explain the answer sir

[@p.r.7776]

is the question about booking the fixed asset when purchasing, or the remeasuring for impairment?

[@ubaidubaidulla6029]

Nice video very informative

[@veecouture8202]

This was very helpful

[@jalaluddin1175]

Good Morning !!! what will be the answer for the question - what is the cost of a vacant hotel room

[@404TRUCKERTV]

Hmm, not bad for a 3rd yr accounting student. I got 4 of these correct, 1,2,4,5.

[@TheFinancialController]

Next one you will get all correct, I believe in you :)

[@ayoubfarhat9444]

Dear Mr. Bill, As usual great videos, When do u think you'll start with a Playlist for the managerial finance/ Intro to finance course covering all the materials & doing some exercises. This playlist will amazing!!

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Ayoub. Soon just hard to commit to a timeline right now :)

[@omollokevine6811]

you seems more knowledgable in accountings

[@kirstiegreen6557]

Hello, I’ve watched a few of your videos and I’m loving them, learning so much. My question is, what would be interview questions for a university bursar?

[@TheFinancialController]

Hi. I would say questions around keeping organized. So talk about checklists and taking good notes. Maybe the use is tech like like a spreadsheet or Google Tasks to keep track of action items. You get the point. Good luck!

[@alangerardohurta]

Hi Bill, and what happens if they ask for a Derecognition of property, plant and equipment?

[@zubaircn]

Very informative

[@mahmoudalshami1557]

Where I can find senior accountant course online?

[@md.ripanpatwary7961]

Informative session.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks ripan

[@mohmmadyusran3556]

Very helpful

[@ياربرضاكوالجنه-ع9و]

thank you so much

[@TheFinancialController]

You're welcome!

[@Melkomy5585]

what is the main purpose of defining the fixed costs

[@jessiesi1412]

great video！how to answer what do you dislike your company?

[@TheFinancialController]

Good question, I will address in a future video

[@eseanthony9915]

I attended an interview for a FInance Analyst role and i was asked a questions. "If they were to invest in buying 10 trucks for haulage, what will be estimations and analysis that needs to be done for consideration and decision and how will you approach this? I answered but not satisfactory enough. How do i answer this question?

[@saibaba270]

Can you help me in answering this interview question? What compliances are in placed for accounts receivable and accounts payable process? Am struck with question asked in many interview questions but not able to answer it. Your help on this would really benefit me ..

[@mohamedsuhail7655]

Great sir

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks

[@streetguru6240]

Awesome

[@catchytunes4000]

Fantastic

[@arsalanhaider1733]

Appreciation

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks ;)

[@pratssri]

Can you help me in getting hired? I am actively looking for opportunity. Location is not a constraint

[@muhammadhanif156]

Good. Very creative

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks

[@dayasingh1175]

Cool way of answering. Good job

[@narisettypraveen972]

Can you create video on P2P Accounts Payables interview questions

[@TheFinancialController]

Ok will do

[@narisettypraveen972]

Thank you much sir..👍🙏

[@sarahbose8003]

Thank u very much for dis. Am currently working in an accounting firm as a trainee, but I want to move forward to change my job. Pls I need Ur guardline be my mentor. Thanks

[@nial7130]

Dealing with messed up unaudited accounts of years. Cannot supersede without auditing. Wanna quit the job! Please suggest..

[@Samir-oe7zf]

Can you do one for accounting manager?

[@vrushaliraut3532]

I have given a work of data preparation to my team, how will I check whether the data is accurate ? This was my recent interview question

[@syawarabbas]

THANKS ALLOT SIR, I HAVE A QUESTION WHICH WAS ASKED BY AN INTERVIEWER AND THAT IS, ''WHAT IF WE DONT WANT DEPRECIATION, THEN WHAT WILL HAPPEN ?''

[@MrMiagi_GP]

That would be going against financial reporting standards, which means non compliance, which may result in users of the financial statements e.g. banks, not putting relying on the financial statements if say the company needed a loan for example.

[@denisa.4341]

İ have had questions explanation for Annual Accounts and what are the steps for Local Gaap to ISFR. Can you help me to get answer for that.

[@emelsonscontreiras1962]

Uau... really helpful.

[@franreyes6158]

Accruals are always a problem for me. Is there any special tutorial for this? Thanks.

[@kattodoggo3868]

Go to Reddit for explanation

[@loganyang619]

where is the copy please?

[@bobbyknight3589]

Are there any specific freilds in accounting that make the most or has the most job growth